How Homegrown Fertilizer is Revitalizing Uganda's Coffee Farms
Uganda, Africa’s second-largest coffee producer and the world’s 10th largest, depends heavily on coffee for economic survival. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, the country earned $1.14 billion from coffee exports, a 35 percent increase from the previous year. Coffee doesn’t just bring in revenue; it supports over 1.7 million farmers, making it a vital source of livelihood. But as Uganda’s coffee production grows, so does the pressure on the land. Soil depletion threatens not only crop yields but the financial security of its farmers. However, a promising new solution is offering hope…
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